Year in Review...A look back at 2013 in Brush

Posted:
01/14/2014 04:00:00 PM MST

Severe flooding hits the State of Colorado in September, including several areas in Morgan County.
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July•Marvin and Beverly Kembel receive the Watrous Outstanding Pioneer Award at the 59th annual Brush Rodeo.•The 59th annual Brush Rodeo sets several records, including no threatening weather.•Human remains found in June are positive identified as that of Fort Morgan teenager Kayla Chadwick, who was reported missing on March 28, 2012. Her remains were found in the 19500 block of MCR W and were identified through DNA analysis.•The City of Brush is named in the Top 20 as an All America City with city officials and representatives traveling to Denver for the annual awards ceremony.•Dan Scalise retires from Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center after serving at the facility since 1976.

Brush Pizza sustains extensive smoke damage. Responding to the fire were members of the Brush Volunteer Fire Department, as well as responders from Fort Morgan, Wiggins, and Hillrose/Snyder.
(News-Tribune file photo)

•Hertneky Vision Source gives back to the community by holding a promotion with the grand prize winner receiving a 2008 Grand Prix.•Chuck Smithey receives the recommendation to join the Brush School District where he will serve as Administrator for Curriculum, Assessment and Educator Effectiveness.•Seven Colorado sheriffs, including Morgan County Sheriff Jim Crone, speak passionately at a rally, held in the Brush Rodeo Arena, regarding a lawsuit filed by 54 Colorado sheriffs against two gun control measures.•Former Beetdigger Chad Friehauf receives notification of his upcoming induction into the 2013 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) Hall of Fame. He is the son of Clyde and Joy Friehauf of Brush.

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August•Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center's In-home Services program is awarded $30,000 by the Caring for Colorado Foundation to facilitate increased access to home-based services in Northeastern Colorado.•For the first time in recent years, a ranch horse competition is held as part of the 2013 Morgan County Fair, with five area participating. The event's objective is to demonstrate what constitutes a good ranch horse.•In a 4-2 vote, member of the Brush City Council vote down a motion that would allow city residents to house chickens in their backyards.•Donna's Floral & Gifts celebrates 22 years of business in the Brush community.•SSgt Steven Mertens of Brush is selected as one of Air Force Central Command’s “Airmen in the Fight” for 2013. Mertens was in his seventh deployment and is deployed from McConnell AFB, KS.•Fifteen teams came together to participate in the Super-T Benefit Co-Ed Kickball Tournament, raising more than $5,000 to help with medical expenses for three-year old Trenton Garrett, who was diagnosed with leukemia. Trenton is the son of Spencer and Jodie Garrett of Brush.•Georgia Tournai purchases City Barber, Edison Street, Brush. Her plans are to provide the same cut and shave services to longtime shop customers, while expanding the shop’s services and clientele to include more women.•J&J's Hairstyling celebrates 30 years in the Brush community.•Laura Marquez opens the Rodeo Night Club at 118 Clayton Street.•The Brush City Council approves a liquor license for owner Mario Palombo and Shooter's Saloon, which will be located at 121 Clayton Street.•The Brush Beetdigger softball team opens the season at home, defeating the Limon Lady Badgers, 26-0.•The BHS golf team takes first place at the Burlington Invitational, held at the Prairie Pine Golf Club, defeating Holyoke and Yuma.•Announcement is made that the Brush Hot Air Balloon Festival will be held September 7 and 8 at the VFW/Memorial Park area.•East Morgan County Hospital hosts a groundbreaking ceremony for the $20 million Inpatient Unit with more than 125 in attendance.September•Jan Loesch announces she is departing A Caring Pregnancy Resource Center after serving as executive director for 10 years.•The Beetdigger football season starts off right by dominating their home opener against the Wray Eagles, 42-0.•Five candidates file for positions on the Brush School District Board of Education.•Brush's Freaky Emporium welcomes tattoo artist Jacob Imhoff to its location on Clayton Street.•The announcement is made that no more charges will be filed in the case of Kayla Chadwick, who was reported missing on March 27, 2012. Her remains were found in late June 2013.•The Brush Beetdiggers defeat the Fort Morgan Mustangs in their annual showdown, 22-14.•Colorado Representative Jerry Sonnenberg (R-Sterling) addresses the Brush Chamber of Commerce on the issue of Colorado becoming the 51st state at their monthly lunch meeting.•The Lady Beetdiggers defeat the Fort Morgan Lady Mustangs, 3-1, in the local rivalry volleyball match-up.•Stacey Martindale of Gateway Realty, Brush, is named the Realtor of the Year at the annual Morgan County Board of Realtors barbecue event.•Olde Tyme Country Store celebrates 10 years of business in Brush.•The winning continues for the 'Digger football team who defeat the Platte Valley Broncos, 28-10.•OneMorgan County Executive Director Brenda Zion is recognized by the White House. She was one of 10 America Champions receiving recognition.